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  "id": 13944640,
  "title": "Mizuho lowers FirstEnergy stock price target on regulatory headwinds",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/mizuho-lowers-firstenergy-stock-price-target-on-regulatory-headwinds",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-10-12T11:32:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Investing.com",
    "slug": "investing-com",
    "url": "https://www.investing.com/news/analyst-ratings/mizuho-lowers-firstenergy-stock-price-target-on-regulatory-headwinds-93CH-4944121"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Mizuho has reduced its price target for FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE:FE) from $51 to $47, maintaining a Neutral rating. The firm cited political and regulatory headwinds, particularly in Pennsylvania and Maryland, as factors expected to depress the stock's valuation. FirstEnergy's stock is currently trading near its 52-week low of $42.67, though some analysts believe it may be overvalued relative to its estimated fair value. The company benefits from diversification across various jurisdictions and offers a 4.13% dividend yield, with a 29-year streak of consecutive dividend payments. West Virginia has become a key focus for FirstEnergy, with supportive policies, substantial infrastructure investments, and opportunities for above-average rate base growth. The proposed $1.2-gigawatt generation project further enhances the state's potential. Despite the regulatory pressures, Mizuho has kept its Neutral rating, and FirstEnergy reported better-than-expected earnings in its second quarter, meeting Wall Street's profit forecast while surpassing revenue expectations.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Mizuho cuts Prudential Financial stock price target on Japan sales suspension impact",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/12/mizuho-cuts-prudential-financial-stock-price-target-on-japan-sales",
        "published": "2026-10-12T11:32:46.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}